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Improved Weld Quality and Enhanced Arc Performance

Is better weld quality, more bead-to-bead consistency and superior arc characteristics reason enough to upgrade to new equipment? Yes! Here's why:

  • Repairing a single weld defect costs $200 to $400 or more in an X-ray quality operation.
  • Any time spent removing spatter or repairing welds is LOST welding time.
  • Erratic arcs from old machines are a leading culprit of inconsistencies.
  • Superior arc performance and puddle control improves productivity.
  • Operators who like their equipment spend more time under the hood welding. Why fight quality control issues when new Miller machines offer the comfort of superior arc performance and the cost savings of better weld consistency? See what companies like yours are doing to improve weld quality:

UNCOVERING THE BENEFITS OF DYNASTY AC TIG INVERTERS: WELD THE UNWELDABLE, OR 13 WEEKS TO PAYBACK
The Advanced Squarewave Technology in Miller's Dynasty AC/DC TIG inverter makes welding aluminum almost like welding steel. A plane manufacturer describes the results on thin materials, while an aluminum railing builder increased productivity by 25%.

PIPELINE WELDING GOES MECHANIZED WITH THE XMT; ALSO USES PIPEPRO DIESELS FOR STICK, FLUX CORED WELDING
The Alliance Pipeline heralded the first large-scale use of mechanized welding in the U.S. It also featured several other technology firsts, including wire welding, induction heating and inverter technology…all employed to great [and profitable] success.

BREAKING TRADITION IN THE GULF OF MEXICO: OILFIELD CONTRACTOR TURNS TO BIG BLUE 302 TECHNOLOGY
This off-shore oil contractor says "It's Miller time" after a new engine drive offered great arc quality, superior reliability and lower repair costs. They also report that multi-arc units slash costs for large installations.

FABRICATOR TAMES EXOTIC METALS WITH DYNASTY TIG INVERTER TECHNOLOGY
Unable to weld bike frames with older TIG technology and facing QC concerns with its MIG welds on aerospace components, this fabricator upgraded to TIG and MIG inverters to control weld bead profile and reduce rejection rate.

XR WIRE FEED SYSTEMS IMPROVE ALUMINUM MIG AT OSHKOSH TRUCK
Tired of destroying a dozen contact tips per day because your aluminum wire burned back to the contact tip? One truck manufacturer solved that problem and others by switching from the push-only feeders used for steel to a revolutionary new push-pull wire feed system.

WYOMING FABRICATOR OVERCOMES POWER LIMITATIONS, EXPAND OPERATIONS WITH EFFICIENT XMT INVERTERS

THE METAL SHOP'S QUALITY WELDS LET THRILL SEEKERS GO OVER THE EDGE... AND COME BACK AGAIN

MAXSTAR DC TIG INVERTERS IMPROVE RELIABILITY AND QUALITY FOR STAINLESS STEEL PROCESS FLOW SYSTEMS PROVIDER
When stainless steel grinding dust caused reliability problems with its conventional TIG units, this mechanical contractor switched to DC TIG inverters with Wind Tunnel Technology. They also exchanged their heavy units for field work and replaced them with a 10 lb. inverter.

WELDING & HEATING CHROMIUM MOLYBDENUM (P91) PIPE

TEAM INDUSTRIES CASHES IN ON ENERGY EFFICIENT INVERTER TECHNOLOGY

NEW INVERTERS IMPROVE UPTIME BY 10%, EARNS $47,781 FOR WOODS EQUIPMENT

NEW MAXSTAR 150 WITH FAST SWITCH INVERTER TECHNOLOGY GIVES LEE'S CONTRACTING/FABRICATING, INC. MORE POWER PER POUND

STRUCTURAL STEEL STORAGE RACK MAKER
DEPENDS ON S-74DX WIRE FEEDER FOR UNIFORM QUALITY

More than a half century ago, Frazier Industrial made a commitment to using structural steel in all its products.

SMALL WISCONSIN FABRICATOR ASSISTS WITH CRITICAL DEFENSE DEPARTMENT JOBS
Performance Welding uses dependable Miller equipment to build reliable protection for US troops.

PULSED MIG WELDERS PAY FOR THEMSELVES IN SIX MONTHS FOR PUMP MANUFACTURER
Pump manufacturer makes Miller product purchase to help reduce costs and improve efficiency. Learn how Weir Slurry North America's new equipment has helped save energy, maintenance, and consumables costs, while also increasing productivity in their shop.

MILLER EQUIPMENT GIVES SMOOTH RIDE TO BOYD CODDINGTON'S ALUMA-TUB
Industry icon Boyd Coddington and his crew create the eye-catching successor to their Aluma-Truck and Aluma-Coupe. Learn about the process and equipment involved with making the Aluma-Tub.

INCREASING PRODUCTIVITY IS THE BOTTOM LINE AT ALUM-LINE
Through the pulsed MIG capabilities of the Millermatic 350P, one aluminum trailer manufacturer increased productivity by nearly 50 percent. Learn how Alum-Line increased the production of aluminum gates and toolboxes without sacrificing weld bead quality.

45-POUND DYNASTY TIG WELDER HOLDS TOGETHER 57,000 POUNDS OF THRUST ON CANADIAN ARROW ROCKET
When completed, Canada's first manned rocket, the Canadian Arrow, will be launched to reach an altitude of 110,00 feet while traveling at Mach 4. The rocket, which began as one man's dream, has been built with care and pride by the Canadian Arrow team. The team strives for superior weld quality to achieve the rocket's sound structural integrity using Miller's Dynasty 200 DX.

STEADY POWER: RURAL FABRICATION SHOP TAMES PRIMARY POWER FLUCTUATIONS WITH NEW WELDING/CUTTING TECHNOLOGY FROM MILLER ELECTRIC
Thompson Welding in Southern Ontario, Canada, relies on Miller's XMT 350 CC/CV inverter with Auto-Line technology and the Spectrum 625 plasma cutter with Power Factor Correction and Line Voltage Compensation to overcome the power limitations of rural Ontario. As a result, Thompson's business has grown into a full-service metal fabrication shop, where the right tools have been the key to success.

AXCESS™ SYSTEM ENABLES OEM FABRICATORS TO STANDARDIZE ON ONE WIRE, ONE GAS AND ONE WELDING SYSTEM
OEM Fabricators turn to Miller's Axcess system to aid in the elimination of waste and reduce welding costs.

JR'S WELDING RELIES ON UNIQUE WIRE FEEDER/INVERTER PACKAGE FROM MILLER
To make heavy equipment repairs, JR's Welding must travel light. The company rebuilds heavy equipment worn by abrasive applications and often must travel to make customer repairs on site. As a result, JR's favorite welding system combines the XMT 350 VS inverter paired with a SuitCase X-TREME 12 VS portable wire feeder.

OVER-THE-ROAD TRUCKERS RELY ON TRUDELL TO GET THEM BACK ON THE HIGHWAY
Truckers rely on trailer repair shop in Green Bay, WI for repair and fabrication work when on the road. Read on to find out how Trudell Trailers has been helping truckers in need get back on the road, 30 years and counting.

 

Miller Technology Exclusives:

Active Arc Stabilizer™
Gives you consistent arc starts, softer welding arcs, an easier to control arc on low end setting, and reduces spatter.

Auto-Line™
Automatically "links" the machine to any primary input voltage from 208 to 575 volts, single- or three-phase, 50 or 60 Hz. Also adjusts for voltage spikes within the entire range.

Lift-Arc™
Simply touch the tungsten to the work piece lift and the arc is initiated instantly and automatically.

LVC™ Line Voltage Compensation Keeps output of the power source constant regardless of fluctuation in input power ± 10%.